Born to be Mild

Life is short, do all the things.

Kelsey talks about therapy, establishing boundaries, & what it's been like to find (& hold onto) her own voice in a loud crowd.

Kelsey contemplates the ethics of influencing and why the industry often feels unethical.

Kelsey is back after taking a little space to deal with life kicking her in the metaphorical balls.

Kelsey takes on Austin, Texas with her husband on crutches and a pack of Russians in town for a wedding. Contents may include expletives and southern exploits. 

Kelsey sits down with blogger, influencer, content creator extraordinaire, and friend, Tomi Obebe, to share their mutual love of romance books. And maybe a little smut, too. Turn on your fan and fill up a glass of ice water. It's about to get SPICY. KELSEY'S BOOK RECS:It Happened One Summer - Tessa BaileyThe Deal - Elle KennedyThe Hating Game - Sally ThorneTOMI'S BOOK RECS: The Hoops Series - Kennedy RyanGet a Life, Chloe Brown - Talia HibbertThe Love Hypothesis - Ali HazelwoodFind Tomi at https://www.goodtomicha.com/ and @goodtomicha on all social media platforms.

Kelsey discovers she has a preference for cowboys named Kayce and can no longer hold her liquor. 

The podcast is back with a brand new name, new art, new vibe - but same ol' Kelsey. Let's reminisce on how the panorama has left us all with too much time to think and what this new era of the Born to be Mild pod will look like.IG: @borntobemildpod

Kelsey is officially 30. Which means she's 30, flirty, & thriving. And sharing all the biggest life lessons she's learned since turning the big 3-0. The TLDR? Get the tattoos. Tell people to f*ck off. Wear sunscreen.

Not the mammal, but the holiday. Kelsey explores seasonal holidays, paganism, and reasons to celebrate LAMMAS.

There is a ton of shame around failed friendships. We expect romantic relationships to fizzle (or at least see the possibility as normal). But break up with a friend and you're labeled "difficult." Kelsey explores the different ways in which adult friendships form and why it may just be okay for things to not work out.

Why does everything have to be turned into a side hustle? Can't we just do some things JUST FOR THE FUN of it?

You may be being advertised to without even knowing it. Influencers use all sorts of *shady* tactics to avoid properly disclosing sponsorships, affiliate links, and other sources of income. Kelsey covers the ins and outs of how influencers make money - and how they not so subtly avoid telling you about it.

Imagine a world where you can literally earn money while you sleep, walk your dog, or grocery shop. No need to dream - it's real. Learning how to build passive income streams is one of the smartest things you can do for your financial health. In this episode Kelsey highlights some easy ways to start dipping your toes into the world of passive income.

Arthur Sheyn, a former management consultant and current Google product manager, joins the Bagel Babes Podcast to chat all things productivity with Kelsey. Arthur's airtight system for productivity puts the emphasis on planning and execution - and is actually easy to adopt. Arthur can be found at www.linkedin.com/in/arthursheyn/

Kelsey, a former apparel merchandiser, dives into how exactly to identify if a clothing company is ethical and/or sustainable. Greenwashing is EVERYWHERE and fast fashion is destroying the planet. Inspired by Kelsey's guest post on www.whimsysoul.com

A story of contaminated chicken thighs, aggressive food poisoning, and flirting with the idea of going vegan. 

Wellness influencers are the WORST source for nutrition and health information. Let's chat about why Instagram influencers often make claims they can't back up with real science, red flags to look out for, and who to follow. 

Did you miss me? I've been drowning in dog poo. Let's talk about my dog's gut issues are painfully relatable, why we need to learn to advocate for our own health, and how to blend Western and Eastern medicine in ways that actually work. 

After a long absence, Kelsey explains where TF she was, what she was doing, and SURPRISE it entailed buying a home for the first time. Avoid Kelsey's biggest first time home buyer mistakes with these tips and tricks.

Kelsey, a former social media ad buyer, breaks down exactly how social media advertising works. The reality? If it's free for you to use - YOU are the currency. 

Kelsey explores some key PROS of using mineral makeup - and why, even though she doesn't "believe" in "clean" beauty - mineral makeup might actually be better for your skin.

Spoiler alert: Kelsey is going back to school to become a certified holistic health coach...plus a lil' traditional nutrition education. Let's discuss.

Story time! Kelsey dissects the ins and outs of reading nutrition labels in this week's episodes, highlighting the difference between the "old" and "new" labels, what to look for, and how food companies (and online influencers) use deceptive marketing to green-wash products.

Weight is often the most - let's call it what it is - OBSESSED OVER wellness metric. But is it the most indicative of your overall health? Kelsey makes a case that longevity should be a primary focus when it comes to wellness goals and discusses the other health metrics besides weight you can look at.

Kelsey breaks down the ins and outs of what it means to be a BIO-individual. Bio-individuality helps you better assess what food groups may work best for you as well as helps you better advocate for yourself when it comes to health and wellness vs hopping on the latest wellness trend.

Kelsey bitches about Parkinson's Law and why it takes ten hours to fold one bin of laundry.

Eat more, but weigh less? Consider Kelsey GAME. Kelsey explores the world of calorie density and how understanding the basic fundamentals of this science can help her eat intuitively - not obsessively.

Do obstacles control you or do you make the choice how to move forward? Stoicism will help you get through a pandemic - and also LIFE. Kelsey breaks down "The Obstacle is the Way" - a book by best selling author, Ryan Holiday. 

In high school you worked towards getting into a good college, in college you worked towards graduation, after graduation it was about landing the great job, at the job it was about the next promotion - when does it end? Or does it ever. Kelsey rambles about the problem with linear career paths and how personal fulfillment based on milestone moments will never fulfill you like enjoying the process itself.

Kelsey is dabbling in plant based eating - and feeling 10 out of 10. Highly recommend. In this episode Kelsey breaks down the pros (and like, non existent cons) of plant based eating as well as dishing out tips and tricks for adding more TASTY fruits and veggies to your plate.

"Clean" beauty is a whole lot of marketing. Kelsey blasts the greenwashing of beauty products, taking an intense look at what makes beauty "clean"...or unclean.RESOURCES/SOURCES:Ingredients prohibited in cosmetics by the FTC: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-laws-regulations/prohibited-restricted-ingredients-cosmetics#prohibitedUSDA Organic Program: https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-programUSDA statement on organic cosmetics: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetics-labeling-claims/organic-cosmeticsFTC statement on the safety of parabens in cosmetics: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/parabens-cosmeticsAmerican Cancer Society statement on sulfates: http://web.archive.org/web/20030803065801/http:/www.cancer.org/docroot/nws/content/nws_2_1x_debunking_the_myth.aspStudy on mineral oils as carcinogens: https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/roc/content/profiles/mineraloils.pdfCFS.gov list of foods with naturally occuring formaldehyde: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_fa/files/formaldehyde.pdfProp 65: https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/general-info/proposition-65-plain-languageSelf Article: https://www.self.com/story/controversial-cosmetics-ingredients-research

Kelsey and her *new* husband play an intimacy card game out of sheer boredom in quarantine.

Kelsey breaks down the "One Year Rule" - an ACTUALLY life changing strategy to getting more done and progressing towards your goals. Basically like a giant cup of coffee style kick in the a** you need to get more shiz done.Credit where credit is due - Kelsey found the "One Year Rule" by watching Ali Abdaal's YouTube channel (https://aliabdaal.com/)

Kelsey introduces herself - poorly (lolz) and the brand spanking new Bagel Babes Podcast. Your source for no BS tips for better living.